WABEGIJIG, Arnold

WABEGIJIG, Arnold Robert - In loving memory of Arnold Robert Wabegijig, 71 years, who passed away peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Sunday, June 28th, 2009. Husband of Barbara (Boyer) Wabegijig of Mississauga First Nations. Loving father of Arnold Gerrard, Frederick Louis and Vera. Dear grandfather of Cheyenne, Jake, Storm and Grace. Loving son of Patrick Joseph and Cecile (Naponse) Wabegijig both predeceased. Dear brother of Marvin Michael, Patrick, Carol Nadjiwon (husband Rolland), Sandra (partner Richard Cywink) and Garry, Russell and Douglas all predeceased. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and great- great grandnephews. Arnold loved photography, visiting historical sites, casinos and his coffee and chats at Sault Ste. Marie Mall. His kindness, smiling face and humour will be sadly missed by his family and friends. He will never be forgotten and will remain in our hearts forever. Arnold was a band member of the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Band, Odawa and Ojibway Nations. Resting at St. Ignatius Church In Buzwah (Manitoulin Island). Funeral Mass at Holy Cross Mission in Wikwemikong on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at the Wikwemikong Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, Sudbury. (Friends may gather at the church in Buzwah after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday). Flowers, donations or messages of condolence available online at www.lougheed.org